5S

-Hiroyuki Hirano

AMAR RAVEENDRAN 10HM02

What is 5S?
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5S is a workplace organization methodology that uses a list of five Japanese words which are seiri, seiton, seiso, seiketsu and shitsuke.

Translated into English, they stand for:

Sorting (seiri) y Straightening (seiton) y Systematic cleaning (seiso) y Standardizing (seiketsu) y Sustaining (shitsuke)
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Sorting (Seiri) (Seiri)

Eliminate all unnecessary tools, parts, and instructions. y Keep only essential items and eliminate what is not required y Prioritizing things per requirements and keeping them in easily-accessible places. y Everything else is stored or discarded.
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Straightening or setting in order / stabilize (Seiton) (Seiton)

There should be a place for everything and everything should be in its place. y The place for each item should be clearly labelled or demarcated. y Items should be arranged in a manner that promotes efficient work flow, with equipment used most often being the most easily accessible.
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shining or systematic cleaning (Seiso) Seiso)

Clean the workspace and all equipment, and keep it clean, tidy and organized. y At the end of each shift, clean the work area and be sure everything is restored to its place. y Maintaining cleanliness should be part of the daily work not an occasional activity initiated when things get too messy.
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Standardizing (Seiketsu) (Seiketsu)

All work stations for a particular job should be identical. y All employees doing the same job should be able to work in any station with the same tools that are in the same location in every station. y Everyone should know exactly what his or her responsibilities are for adhering to the first 3 S's.
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Sustaining the discipline or selfselfdiscipline (Shitsuke) (Shitsuke)

Maintain and review standards. y Maintain focus on this new way and do not allow a gradual decline back to the old ways. y While thinking about the new way, also be thinking about yet better ways.
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BENEFITS OF 5S
improves organizational efficiency y reduces waste in all forms y cuts down employee frustration when "the system doesnt work" y improves speed and quality of work performance y improves safety y creates a visually attractive environment
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OBJECTIVES OF 5S
Productivity y Safety y Reduced Waste y Worker Commitment
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CONCLUSION
The 5-S practice is a well-recognised methodology used by the Japanese for improving the work environment. y It was found to be key to quality and productivity. y The 5-S practice helps everyone in the organisation to live a better life.
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